semen

Meanings

• noun

  The thick, yellowish-white fluid containing spermatozoa produced in the testes of the male reproductive system.

  - "Semen is used for fertilization during sexual intercourse."
  - "The study of semen is called spermatology."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsiːmən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780362"

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Synonyms

cum , ejaculate , jism , jissom , jizz , load , seed , skeet , sperm , splooge , spooge , spunk , spurt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with semen
seem , beam , dream , stream

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Variants

List of all variants of semen that leads to same result
semen , semens , semina

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Etymology

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From Old French semen, from Latin semen 'seed'.

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Trivia

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1. Semen can be stored in a sperm bank for future use.

2. The average volume of semen produced during ejaculation is about 3.5 cups over a lifetime.

3. Semen contains proteins, sugars, and enzymes that help protect and nourish sperm during their journey to the egg.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sperm: The cellular component of semen that carries the male genetic material.

2. Ovum: The female reproductive cell that is fertilized by the sperm to form a zygote.

3. Fertilization: The process by which a sperm fertilizes an ovum to form a zygote, leading to the development of a fetus.

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Culture

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In various cultures and religions, semen has been considered a symbol of life, fertility, and creation. It has been used in rituals and ceremonies, as well as in art and literature.

How to Memorize "semen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a testicle producing semen.
   - Imagine a sperm swimming through semen towards an egg.

2. associate
   

   - Associate semen with fertility and new life.
   - Connect semen with the reproductive system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Semen starts with 'S', so remember it's related to 'Sperm' and 'Sex'.
   - Visualize the word 'semen' as 'seem' with an 'n' added to help remember its meaning.

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